Bulgaria’s Zhelyazkov Government Survives Fourth No-Confidence Vote
The Bulgarian government, led by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, withstood its fourth vote of no confidence
Bulgaria’s Parliament is expected to consider three dates for presidential elections this week before going into summer recess on 1 August, Darik Radio reported on Tuesday.
Centre-right GERB, the dominant partner in the minority coalition government led by Prime Minister Boyko Borisov, has proposed to hold the elections on Sunday, November 6. The motion has the support of lawmakers from the junior coalition partner the Reformist Bloc, the nationalist Patriotic Front and Bulgarian Democratic Centre - National Union (BDC-NS) alliance, Darik said.
Opposition parties are seeking election dates in October.
Main opposition Socialists have proposed to hold the election on Sunday, October 23, while predominantly ethnic Turk Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) is proposing Sunday, October 30.
Bulgaria’s 2011 presidential elections were held on October 23, with a runoff vote taking place a week later.
None of the mainstream political parties has announced yet a candidate for the elections.
President Rosen Plevneliev said last month that he wouldn’t run for a second term of office in this year’s elections, citing personal reasons.
In 2016, Parliament will be in summer recess from August 1 through August 28.
Brussels has unofficially warned Bulgaria’s Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova that the country’s euro adoption process could be suspended, according to BGNES, citing Nova TV.
"Everyone wants positions – in regulatory bodies and ministries," he emphasized.
Bulgaria’s toll system now has the technical capability to track average vehicle speeds, as announced by the National Toll Management following a meeting with Regional Development Minister Violeta Koritarova.
The income required to cover living expenses for a working individual and a three-member family with a child under 14 has remained almost unchanged compared to June, according to an analysis by the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CI
The Council of Ministers has adopted a resolution to set the minimum wage at 1,077 leva, reflecting a 15.
Every 20 minutes, fire alerts are received from across Bulgaria.
Borderless Bulgaria: How Schengen Benefits Are Transforming Trade and Logistics
Bulgaria's Mortality Rate Remains Highest in Europe